Senior Pre-construction Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to oversee the pre-construction phase of substantial commercial projects. This role involves leading cost planning, managing engagements with designers and consultants, and ensuring alignment with client briefs. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in similar roles and excel in cross-functional collaboration, making strategic decisions to optimize workflow. This position fosters a collaborative culture focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading pre-construction phases for major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost management and procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities in substantial commercial projects.
• Develop comprehensive cost models and procurement strategies.
• Conduct risk and value engineering reviews to optimize project delivery.

Skills

Cost planning

Risk management

Strategic alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the Company

A forward-thinking workplace design and fit-out business is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to join their UK team. The organisation is known for delivering high-quality design & build and workplace transformation projects across the UK and Europe, combining innovation with sustainability and long-term partnerships. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, client-centric approach, and commitment to creating spaces that enhance how people work and connect.

About the Role

The Senior Pre-Construction Manager will lead the pre-construction phase for substantial commercial workplace and fit-out projects, ensuring strategic and operational alignment. Responsibilities include :

• Overseeing all pre-construction activities from feasibility, cost planning, tendering and design development.
• Developing comprehensive cost models, programmes and procurement routes while ensuring alignment to client briefs and internal commercial targets.
• Conducting risk and value engineering reviews, optimising buildability, and challenging design-team outputs.
• Managing designer and consultant engagements, ensuring design deliverables meet quality, sustainability and delivery requirements.
• Working cross-functionally with business development, estimating, procurement and delivery teams to ensure readiness for the construction phase.